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Melbourne - Dodge is looking to break new ground with the all-new
Dodge Avenger concept – a bold styling statement that does away with the idea
that a functional family car is automatically boring.
Revealed at the Paris Motor Show last week, the Avenger concept hints at the
next-generation global mid-sized vehicle from Dodge that could come to Australia
next year.
The Avenger concept will appeal to car buyers around the world who need the
practicality, functionality and fuel efficiency of a mid-size saloon, but want
more, including a vehicle that stands out and makes a statement. Avenger’s bold
muscle car styling, innovative features and solid performance will allow them to
do just that.
“While the Avenger concept only hints at the next vehicle from Dodge, it will
do what Caliber has done as a crossover hatch and what Nitro promises to do in
the mid-sized 4x4 segment – it offers a unique, stand-out alternative to the
competition,” said Gerry Jenkins, managing director, Chrysler Group Australia.
“The car-buying public have switched on to the Dodge Caliber since it arrived
for sale so we are expecting great things from our two new Dodge vehicles next
year,” said Jenkins.
From the front, there’s no mistaking the bold presence of Dodge’s heritage
cues in Avenger’s crisp and edgy exterior design. Large, modern quad headlamps
surrounded by black housings create the distinctive glare that forms Avenger’s
face and surround the signature Dodge crosshair grille, which features
body-colour accents. Fog lamps are positioned in the outer corners of the front
fascia and surround a diamond mesh texture that runs the length of the fascia.
The lower fascia splitter is punctuated by two fairings. A stamped formation in
the centre of the bonnet carries the vertical lines of the crosshair grille.
Avenger’s side profile is distinguished by a long bonnet, short boot lid
proportions with muscular rear shoulders and sleek rear spoiler. This concept’s
long greenhouse is created by the use of a high-gloss black B-pillar and
aerodynamic inspired rear door appliqués, which make this mid-size sedan look
like it’s pouncing forward, even when it’s at a standstill. A strong character
line stamped in the sheet metal accentuates Avenger’s chiselled profile.
With its wide stance, lowered ride height and deep side sills, the Avenger
concept is firmly planted on the road. Nineteen-inch five-spoke painted Satin
Silver wheels and all-season performance tyres add to the Avenger concept’s
sporty look. Deep red brake calipers gleam from the wheels. Body-colour door
handles and fold-away mirrors add to Avenger’s sport appearance, keeping the
side profile clean and sharp.
From the rear, the large, expressive taillamps placed at the corners frame
the boot lid. A finely-tuned body-colour spoiler is sleekly integrated in the
boot lid. An integrated lower rear diffuser reduces drag and improves fuel
efficiency. Chrome-tipped dual exhaust outlets communicate the performance
capability of the Avenger concept’s 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine.
Dodge Brand
Dodge Caliber, which recently arrived for sale,
spearheads the Dodge brand’s expansion in Australia and will be followed by the
Dodge Nitro mid-sized SUV in the second quarter of 2007.
Dodge sold more than 1.4 million vehicles worldwide in 2005. With a U.S.
market share of 7 per cent, Dodge is the fifth-largest nameplate in the United
States and the eighth-largest nameplate in the automotive industry.
All Dodge products command attention evoking attributes that define the
brand: bold, powerful, capable and street smart.
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